What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide (Live in aides needed immediately ) position at Always Compassionate Health - PCS?
Always Compassionate Home Care is a licensed Home Health Care Agency which provides the highest quality of community home-based services, combined with exceptional compassion and innovation to enhance each patient’s quality of life.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care, including assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Administer medications as prescribed by a healthcare professional
- Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature
- Assist with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting techniques
- Assist with tube feeding and other specialized medical procedures
- Provide emotional support and companionship to patients
- Follow care plans and communicate any changes in the patient's condition to the appropriate healthcare professionals
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for the patient
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic healthcare procedures
- Experience working with patients in hospice care, memory care, or those with developmental disabilities is a plus
- Ability to lift and move patients safely
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and patient-focused approach to caregiving
Always Compassionate Health provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factors protected federal, state, or local law. All employment related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria including experience and suitability. If you require assistance to fill out this application form or during any phase of the job application process, please notify the person who gave you this form or Always Compassionate Health’s Human Resources Department and every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law.
HSTBAPCS
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $18.55 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Pediatrics
- Wound Care
License/Certification:
- Certified Home Health Aide (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Huntington Station, NY (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20